RUSTIC TOWN Leather Crossbody Satchel Bag Vintage Purses Handbags for Women

Item: RUSTIC TOWN Leather Crossbody Satchel Bag 13 inch: I do not often give reviews on products, unless I feel strongly about them, negatively or positively. I just have to give a review about this product. I am particular about handbags, that I purchase and I cannot say enough great things about this "saddlebag" style genuine leather crossbody bag, especially considering the very affordable price of it. To begin with, it arrived with so very much protective wrapping on it, you would believe that it was protecting Fort Knox. That is the first indication, that it is a product of a small business because small businesses are more interested in the care of their products to arrive in perfect condition. I salute Amazon for using small business companies. The bag was also shipped in a quite nice reusable drawstring cloth bag with the company logo on it. Another indication of the pride this company has in its products. Once unwrapped, I was more than pleased to find an extremely nice all leather bag in perfect condition. The leather crossbody strap has no usual metal hardware, like most crossbody bags. Most adjustable crossbody straps have a buckle, like a belt buckle, where the pin part of the buckle catches in my sweaters, making a pull place or a hole or catches in my hair. This bag has an adjustable hardware more like a slide, no pin, and it works great. All of the metal hardware was tightly wrapped to avoid being scratched in the shipping process. The interior of the bag is a delightful hunter green, rather than the usual black found in most handbags. This hunter green inside makes it much easier to find what I'm searching for in my handbag. I really appreciate that! A wide zipper on the outside of the back of the bag opens to a space almost the size of the entire bag for items you want to quickly get to. Also, the inside zipper compartment is as wide as the bag itself. Most handbags having an inside zipper pocket are so small as to hold maybe one or two small items. Not this bag! I can put my mirror, several lipsticks, a pen or two, and another small thing or two in it! There are two very generous compartments inside this bag with a velcro strap to secure one side. The divider between the two compartments is sturdy, not flimsy and limp, like most bags. This keeps what I put in the bag secure and helps to maintain the overall shape of this bag. There is even a very nice letter of thanks from RUSTIC TOWN enclosed in the bag, which also contains instructions on the best care of the leather. Being new leather, this bag is naturally a bit stiff; however, with use it will soften and I plan to use this bag a lot! Also, for this bag to be all genuine leather, it is not extremely heavy, so that I end up never using it. My closet contains leather bags I've purchased, that are so heavy, once I've put things in them I couldn't carry them. I can tell that I will be carrying this satchel leather handbag for many years. Obviously I am more than happy, well excited, about this purchase from this small, yet quality business. I will certainly buy from them again! Thank you to RUSTIC TOWN for my beautiful new leather handbag in the very design I was searching for! I am so very pleased with it! I definitely give this bag two thumbs up, a score of 10 out of 10, and highly recommend it. The quality of the craftsmanship is exactly what I was hoping for. (FYI - I am NOT in any way affiliated with RUSTIC TOWN. My review is based entirely on how well made their product is and how much I just really love it!) Read more

The product arrived packed in a nice drawstring bag that was inside a plastic bag. Inside the cloth bag, another plastic bag! The handbag was well protected, with packing foam taped around every metal buckle. I packed paper inside to expand the handbag per directions, and the next day conditioned it with Renapur Leather Balm as the leather was stiff and a bit dry. The color before conditioning was darker than the pictures, and there was a scent that was a bit strong but quickly faded to a pleasant leathery, woodsy aroma. I’m 5’7” and the bag sits just below my waist when slung to the back; it’s very comfortable. It doesn’t shift around, and the front pocket is generously sized. The bag is not floppy at all; the leather seems to have been split and glued to a stiff green canvas backing. For this price I can live with that. The inner compartment is very roomy and the padded divider with a Velcro strap closure is a nice touch for carrying a table. The hardware seems to be reasonably sturdy. The strap is well made, with thin strips of leather sewn securely to a good quality webbing strap. I sewed tote bags for friends and the stitching looks really good and strong on the webbing, and overall. It can carry journals, books, a tablet, glasses case, phone, and the back has a zippered pocket for wallet, etc. It looks nice enough for every day, but could be part of a cosplay outfit or travel bag. Read more

The style of this purse is so cute! I love the shape and the look of the buckle hanging down. The strap is really attractive. The leather is beautiful. I did NOT have an odd smell with my purse as other reviewers have indicated. A deep sniff gives a light leather (and not unpleasant) odor. It's very subtle. I don't know why others have experienced such a strong smell. Maybe they have since addressed the issue. It was not a problem at all for me. The purse seems like it is very well made and I have high hopes for durability and longevity. The inside of the purse also seems well-made. It's just an overall really nice, quality purse! The only reason I deducted a star is because I find the buckle closure isn't that convenient. I am getting used to it, however, so it's getting easier. I prefer a magnetic closure, although I will say that the buckle seems like it will provide more security. The pocket just inside of that has a snap that is also a little difficult to close. I hope that it will get a bit easier to snap over time. My phone and my driver's license and my most-used credit card fit nicely in the back zipper where it is secure and next to my body. The inside is spacious enough for some makeup items in the front snap pocket, some more credit cards and dollar bills in the inside zippered pocket, and some reading glasses, a pen, a small magnifier and some tissues in the main sections. There is room to spare. But I don't like to carry a ton of stuff - big purses are like black holes where your stuff hides - and lots of zippered pockets end up being super confusing. This purse is the perfect size and layout for everyday use and for carrying needed items. Read more

This is the BEST purse I’ve EVER had!!! I’m obsessed with purses and bags and this one blows all the other ones I’ve had completely out of the water!!! It’s held up during long days a Disney and Universal. It goes with everything which is huge for me. It’s the perfect size. I’m a big bag girly and this one has plenty of storage without being bulky. It has tons of pockets so I can organize everything in its own place. It is very comfortable to carry to boot. Buy this purse! It’s worth every penny! Oh and for those that complain about the smell, that’s genuine leather, and I for one think it smells wonderful. Read more